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Religious activities visa in Brazil for U.S. citizens

VITEM VII

Visa overview

Intended for ministers of religious confession, member of institution of consecrated life, or confessional, or religious order, or missionary who intend to go to Brazil for religious/missionary purpose or religious assistance services without employment contract, for more than 90 days.

Visa validity period

1 year

Consular fee

$100 – $250

Time frames and cost

The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.

  • 1 year

    Visa validity period

    The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Validity period is up to 1 year counted from the date of issue of the visa. The validity period of the temporary visa does not coincide with the period of the residence permit.</span></p>

  • 3 months

    Duration of stay

    The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Within 90 days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of visas must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (Pol&iacute;cia Federal &ndash; DPMAF) in the place where the applicant intends to take up residence. Residence authorization (once in Brazil only) is given by the Federal Police Department (DPMAF), accordingly to the purpose of the stay.</span></p>

  • Not applicable

    Extension of stay

    The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Not extended&nbsp;as residence authorization must be applied to within 90 days.</span></p>

  • multiple-entry

    The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.

    Number of entries

    A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Allows multiple entry, unless otherwise specified by the consul.</span></p>

  • 3 months

    Processing time

    The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Applications for missionary visa are subject to prior consultation with the Ministry of External Relations in Brazil and the process time can take up to 3 months.</span></p>

  • $100

    $250 - USA

    $215 - United Kingdom

    Consular fee

    A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.

    <p>Consular fee is the official charge for processing a visa application by an embassy or consulate of the country and does not include any additional payments that may be required depending on the place and method of submission, such as visa center fees, the cost of permits or other documents, postal or courier delivery, and others.</p>

Documents

A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.

Mandatory

The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.

  • Passport

    A valid passport with a validity period exceeding 6 months and with at least two blank pages.

  • Photograph

    Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 35x45mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

  • Visa application form

    Fully filled online, printed and signed visa application form.

  • Full Birth certificate

    The name of the parents must be indicated. Birth certificates from outside the Consulate's jurisdiction (includes those issued in other countries) must be apostilled.

  • Police сlearance

    Valid, apostilled original police record from a home country. Applicants who have lived in other/multiple countries within the last 12 months must provide a police record from each of those countries. They must also be duly apostilled or legalized by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

Supporting

Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.

  • Curriculum vitae

    A comprehensive document outlining the applicant`s professional, academic, and personal history.

  • Religious institution support letter

    Letter from the institution in home country attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of the religious work to be performed in Brazil.

  • Education proof

    Certificate or diploma of theological or academic religious education and school transcript of theological studies.

  • Statement of commitment

    Letter “Statement of commitment” stating that the missionary will not engage in any activity in Indian areas without the proper authorization issued by FUNAI (National Indian Foundation).

  • Invitation letter

    Invitation letter from the institution in Brazil attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of the religious work to be performed in Brazil.

  • Charter and/or bylaws

    Charter and/or bylaws of the institution in Brazil.

  • Term of commitment

    Affidavit from the institution in Brazil, signed by its legal representative, assuring lodging and financial support for the intended party and members of his/her accompanying family, and assuming full responsibility for the departure of the clergyman and his/her family from Brazil. The signature on the letter/affidavit must be certified by a notary (""tabelião"") in Brazil.

Additional

Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

  • Current immigration or residence status

    National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Requirements

The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

Visa Information

The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.

English international

Type of visa

The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.

Temporary visa

Category

The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.

Temporary visa

Sources

Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.

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